"Young Artists Helping Young Artists" combines art and entertainment with good food and philanthropy at its fundraiser for the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Hawai'i State Art Museum.

Natalie Parker, 20, again chairs the event, expanded this year to include the sale of artwork by young artists and participants from the Louis Vuitton Creative Arts Program at the Rehab Hospital, fashion shows by KariJane Threads, Beige Cubed and 100 Percent Clothing, as well as a silent auction. Chef Ed Kenney of Downtown will provide food, and Raiatea Helm will perform.

VIP tickets, $100, include private seating and special dishes; $50 tickets include pupu and cocktails. For tickets, call 566-3451.

— Advertiser Staff

SHOP GREEN

TOTE GROCERIES IN STYLE

No need to bid an astronomical price on eBay for an Anya Hindmarch canvas shopping bag or wait until Whole Foods opens here. You can begin shopping green right now with a local-style tote bag that can hold groceries, sundries and any other shopping scores.

These clever made-in-Hawai'i cloth bags called "Ba-gu" and "Bento Ba-gu" (get it?) are the creation of Irene Kawaguchi, owner of Wabi-Sabi boutique in Kaimuki. Priced from $8 to $24, they'll last for years and won't damage the 'aina.

Now just say, "No need plastic, mahalo." Information: 734-3693.

— Paula Rath

FINAL WORD

"I don't know much about the plot, but I'm down."

William H. Macy | on plans for a "Wild Hogs" sequel, in Entertainment Weekly